Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.xVinaora Nivo Slider 3.x
Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.x

H.E. Governor Holiday Visits Minister of Plenipotentiary Voges in The Hague.

View Comments
eholidayandmvoges12012012Great Bay (DCOMM):--- His Excellency Governor Eugene Holiday on Wednesday made a courtesy visit to the Sint Maarten House in The Hague where he met with the Minister Plenipotentiary Hon. Mathias Voges. The Governor was accompanied by his Chief of Staff of his Cabinet.
Allegations of counterfeit Cg 20 banknotes.

Allegations of counterfeit Cg 20 banknotes.

View Comments

WILLEMSTAD/PHILIPSBURG – The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) is aware
of recent claims regarding the possible circulation of counterfeit Caribbean guilder banknotes – specifically the Cg 20. At this stage, neither the CBCS nor the police have received any of
the banknotes in question. As such, we have not had the opportunity to examine any of these notes and therefore cannot confirm whether they are indeed counterfeit.
We wish to reassure the public that the Caribbean guilder banknotes issued by the CBCS inc...

Read more...

ERP-1 Contract Termination Raises Critical Questions about Project Future.

View Comments

PHILIPSBURG:---  The National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB) and the World Bank are addressing a series of pressing questions concerning the termination of contracts under the Emergency Recovery Project 1 (ERP-1). The developments, which affect critical public works on St. Maarten, have sparked concerns over project timelines, financial implications, and the future of key infrastructure for education and community development.

Large Contract Size Explored

One of the central issues raised was the bundling of multiple projects int...

Read more...

Early morning traffic control on July 5th results in six fines for license and insurance violations.

Early morning traffic control on July 5th results in six fines for license and insurance violations.

View Comments

PHILIPSBURG:--- In the early morning hours of Saturday, July 5th, the Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) conducted a traffic control.

Officers issued six fines to drivers who were found operating vehicles without a valid driver’s license or current insurance coverage.

KPSM reminds all road users that having a valid driver’s license and maintaining up-to-date insurance is mandatory to operate a vehicle on public roads legally. Compliance with these requirements is crucial for the safety and protection of all road users. These measures a...

Read more...

Armed robbery at Best Choice supermarket

Armed robbery at Best Choice supermarket

View Comments

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) is currently investigating an armed robbery that took place at approximately 9:00 p.m. on Friday at the Best Choice Supermarket, located at #54 Wellington Road.

Based on initial reports and surveillance footage, the suspect had been loitering near containers outside the Power Generation business before the robbery.

Upon entering the store, the suspect brandished what appeared to be an automatic firearm, which he pulled from under his clothing, aimed the weapon at the cashier, and d...

Read more...

Increase in dangerous riding in the Maho area prompts police warning and action.

View Comments

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) is sounding the alarm over a recent surge in reckless scooter and motorcycle riding, particularly in the Maho area. The rise in dangerous behavior has led to serious safety concerns for both riders and other road users.

To address this growing issue, KPSM will intensify traffic enforcement efforts island-wide, with special attention to high-traffic areas such as Maho. Officers will be on the lookout for violations such as speeding, riding without a helmet, improper documentation, ...

Read more...

1 of 5 Loading
Early morning arrest on Welfare road for drug possession.

Early morning arrest on Welfare road for drug possession.

View Comments

PHILIPSBURG:--- On Thursday morning, around 4:15 a.m., officers of the Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) conducted a traffic control in th...

Police intensifies traffic controls.

Police intensifies traffic controls.

View Comments

PHILIPSBURG:---  On the afternoon of Friday, July 4, 2025, police conducted a traffic control operation near the border leading into...

Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, Receives Audited 2024 Annual Report from APS.

Minister of Finance, Marinka Gumbs, Receives Audited 2024 Annual Report from APS.

View Comments

PHILIPSBURG:--- On July 2, 2025, the Minister of Finance, Ms. Marinka Gumbs, was formally presented with the audited 2024 Annual Report o...

Parliament commemorates International Day of Parliamentarism with a Celebratory Evening.

Parliament commemorates International Day of Parliamentarism with a Celebratory Evening.

View Comments

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Parliament of Sint Maarten under the leadership of President of Parliament, the Hon. Sarah A. Wescot-Williams, hosted...

Michael Lake nominated as first female CFO of PJIAE.

Michael Lake nominated as first female CFO of PJIAE.

View Comments

Simpson Bay:--- Princess Juliana International Airport Operating Company N.V. (PJIAE), represented by Chairman Richard Gibson Jr., along ...

SMMC Advances Pain Management in the Region.

SMMC Advances Pain Management in the Region.

View Comments

~Four Registered Nurses now certified Pain Consultants~

CAY HILL:--- Since its establishment in September 2020, the Pain Management Clinic...

NV GEBE proudly recognizes a remarkable group of employees who have dedicated decades of service to powering our community forward.

NV GEBE proudly recognizes a remarkable group of employees who have dedicated decades of service to powering our community forward.

View Comments

PHILIPSBURG:--- This year, seven NV GEBE team members are being honored as Jubilees, with service ranging from 20 to an astounding 4...

The Netherlands Refinances Loans for Curaçao and St Maarten.

View Comments

PHILIPSBURG:--- The Dutch government has announced its decision to refinance loans granted to Curaçao and St Maarten partially. These loa...

VBC Shines at 22nd Graduation Ceremony with 87% Pass Rate and a Renewed Vision for Vocational Excellence.

VBC Shines at 22nd Graduation Ceremony with 87% Pass Rate and a Renewed Vision for Vocational Excellence.

View Comments

PHILIPSBURG:---    The St. Maarten Academy Vocational Business Campus (VBC) proudly celebrated a defining moment on Thursday, Jun...

VBC Shines at 22nd Graduation Ceremony with 87% Pass Rate and a Renewed Vision for Vocational Excellence.

VBC Shines at 22nd Graduation Ceremony with 87% Pass Rate and a Renewed Vision for Vocational Excellence.

View Comments

PHILIPSBURG:---    The St. Maarten Academy Vocational Business Campus (VBC) proudly celebrated a defining moment on Thursday, Jun...

Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.x

Classifieds

Public Service Announcement: The Hidden Dangers of Inhalant Abuse Among Youth

1 MONTHS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
View Comments

Parents and guardians, it’s crucial to be aware of a disturbing trend affecting our children: the misuse of common household products to achieve a quick high, a practice known as “chroming” or inhalant abuse.

Items such as marker pens, na...

Local News

Public Service Announcement: The Hidden Dangers of Inhalant Abuse Among Youth

1 MONTHS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
View Comments

Parents and guardians, it’s crucial to be aware of a disturbing trend affecting our children: the misuse of common household products to achieve a quick high, a practice known as “chroming” or inhalant abuse.

Items such as marker pens, na...

Small structure catches fire on cricket field.

11 HOURS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
View Comments

PHILIPSBURG:---  In the early hours of Saturday morning, around midnight, police were dispatched to a reported fire on the cricket field.

Upon arrival, officers found a small hut fully engulfed in flames. The Fire Department responde...

CPS: Staying safe this Summer. Stay Hydrated, Apply Sunscreen and be Mindful of Swimming Safety.

2 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
View Comments

PHILIPSBURG (DCOMM):---  With schools now closed and the summer holiday season well underway, the Collective Prevention Service (CPS) would like to offer some safety wellness tips to ensure a safe and healthy beach or pool day.

Stay ...

More:

The Letters

Motions vs. Budget, the Support and Rejection.

8 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Motions vs. Budget, the Support and Rejection.
View Comments

Dear Editor,

Recent parliamentary debates have raised important questions about the practice of Members of Parliament voting in favor of a motion while opposing the national budget. This is neither contradictory nor unprecedented. In Sint...

Planet Hollywood Still on Pause—What a Shocking Plot Twist!

26 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
Planet Hollywood Still on Pause—What a Shocking Plot Twist!
View Comments

Dear Editor,

Well, well, well. Would you look at that? Another year passed and still not one coconut shifted on the Great Bay sand where the so-called Planet Hollywood resort was supposed to rise up like a movie star on premiere night.

Fou...

No room for fiscally reckless reforms in Sint Maarten.

1 MONTHS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
View Comments

Dear Editor,

 

The need for tax reform in Sint Maarten is undeniable. With a fragile economy, limited revenue streams, and increasing reliance on external funding, a fairer and more stable tax system is not a luxury but a necessity. H...

More:

French News

EAUX DE BAIGNADE Précisions sur l’interprétation des résultats d’analyses

1 DAY AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
View Comments

La Collectivité de Saint-Martin et son Service Cycle de l'Eau apportent des précisions sur l’interprétation des résultats d’analyses d’eau de baignade.

À la suite des récentes publications concernant la qualité des eaux de baignade, la Co...

TRAVAUX PUBLICS Travaux de rénovation du plateau sportif de Sandy Ground A partir du lundi 7 juillet 2025.

3 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
View Comments

La Collectivité de Saint-Martin informe la population du démarrage des travaux d’aménagement du plateau sportif de Sandy Ground, à compter du lundi 7 juillet 2025, pour une durée d’un mois.

Dans le cadre de la première phase de réhabilita...

OPÉRATIONS CIBLÉES DE LUTTE CONTRE AEDES ALBOPICTUS.

3 DAYS AGO  |  SMN NEWS TEAM
View Comments

L’Agence de Santé Guadeloupe, Saint-Martin, Saint-Barthélemy informe la population de Saint-Barthélemy qu’une nouvelle campagne de lutte anti-vectorielle sera menée du 7 au 11 juillet 2025, dans le prolongement des actions initiées en dé...

More:

RADIO FROM VOICEOFTHECARIBBEAN.NET

Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.xVinaora Nivo Slider 3.x
Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.x
Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.x
Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.x
Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.x
Vinaora Nivo Slider 3.x